List of Penn State Nittany Lions bowl games - Wikipedia
The Penn State Nittany Lions football have competed in 55 bowl games compiling a record of 32–21–2 (.600). The Nittany Lions hold a 18–8–1 (.685) record in the major bowls (Rose, Orange, Sugar, Fiesta, Peach, and Cotton).
1983 Sugar Bowl - Wikipedia
Part of the 1982–83 bowl game season, it was a de facto national championship game that matched the undefeated and top-ranked Georgia Bulldogs of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and the #2 Penn State Nittany Lions, an independent. [1] Penn State won 27–23 to finish atop the final polls as national champions. [2] [3] [4] [5]
1979 Sugar Bowl - Wikipedia
The 1979 Sugar Bowl was the 45th edition of the college football bowl game, played at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Monday, January 1.Part of the 1978–79 bowl game season, it matched the top-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions (11–0) and the #2 Alabama Crimson Tide (10–1) of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). A hard-fought 14–7 victory gave Alabama head coach Bear ...
45th Annual Sugar Bowl Classic ~ January 1, 1979
Apr 15, 2022 · The Nittany Lions tied it on a 17-yard pass from Chuck Fusina to Scott Fitzkee in the third quarter, but a 62-yard punt return by Alabama’s Lon Ikner set up Major Ogilvie for an eight-yard touchdown that made it 14-7 in the third period.
Penn State football bowl history: Every bowl game the Nittany Lions ...
Oct 30, 2023 · Penn State took a step back in 1979 after an 11-0 regular season in 1978 ended with a loss in the Sugar Bowl. Joe Paterno led the Nittany Lions to 7-4 the next year but managed to win the...
History of Penn State football championships: How many …
Jan 8, 2025 · The Nittany Lions have accumulated a 32-20-2 record in bowl games, including their 31-14 victory over Boise State in December's Fiesta Bowl. Penn State's matchup in the Orange Bowl vs....
Turn Back the Clock to 1983: Penn State National Championship
NEW ORLEANS (September 23, 2022) – Penn State University will hold a special ceremony this Saturday to honor the 1982 Nittany Lion football team which captured the national championship with a thrilling 27-23 victory over No. 1 Georgia in the 1983 Sugar Bowl.
1979 Penn State Nittany Lions Roster - Sports-Reference.com
1979 Penn State Statistics. Penn State School History; Schedule & Results; Roster
Penn State's Bowl Game History: Appearances, Wins, Records
Dec 27, 2024 · Journey Brown set the Penn State rushing record in the 2019 Cotton Bowl with 202 yards. He is the only Nittany Lion to top 200 yards rushing in a bowl game. Penn State quarterback...
Penn State Nittany Lions Bowl Record - Sportskeeda
Dec 8, 2024 · Penn State Nittany Lions Bowl Record. The Penn State Nittany Lions' all-time bowl record is 31 wins, 20 losses and two draws. They have participated in 53 Bowl games as of...